Employment (STR)

Permanent Residence Visas permit certain class of individuals to obtain permanent residence status in Nigeria. Visas and their brief descriptions are listed below. To view more information on each visa class (such as eligibility, fees, validity, etc.), Click on more details.

Highly-skilled Immigrants and Retirees

Retirement Visa (Retiree from abroad) – N5B

N5B-Retirement Visa (Retire from Abroad) is issued to retirees (65 years and above) who retired abroad and wish to reside in Nigeria

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Retirement Visa (Retired in Nigeria) – N5A

N5A- Retirement Visa (Retired in Nigeria) is issued to retires who wish to reside in Nigeria after 20 years of service and aged 65 years and above

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Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa – N4A

N4A- Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa is issued to foreign nationals who possess knowledge, abilities and technical knowhow to be classiﬁed as highly skilled in the areas considered relevant to the current and future needs of the Nigerian economy

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22 December 2025 - ngnpost

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS This is to inform the General Public that the embassy will be closed on the following days in observance of public holidays in Nigeria and Sweden: 24 December 2025: Christmas Eve 25 December 2025: Christmas Day...
14 October 2025 - ngnpost

Visit of the Stockholm Association of International Affairs to the ...
14 October 2025 - ngnpost

Visit by Amb. Dr. T. A. Elias-Fatile, CDAai/Head of Mission ...

Temporary Work Permit

Temporary Residence Visas allow individuals reside in Nigeria for a…

Diplomatic Visa

Note that Passport processing days and time is from Monday…

Business Visas

Applicants for passports are required to visit the embassy after…

Tourism & Visiting

Short Visit Visas allow travelers to visit Nigeria for a…

Permanent Residence Visas permit certain class of individuals to obtain…

Temporary Residence Visas

Our Embassy provides a wide range of Consular Services including…